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alexao's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
phoenixs's review
4.0
Got a copy of this at TCAF and happy to say that although they had sold out of the first volume of thise series, this is one of these series that you can read out of order without losing too much. The basic plot is two princesses on the run from an evil queen and what they learn about themselves and each other as thy journey throughout the lands of Spera.
I don't mind that the format of the book is four (or five) chapters and then a collection of short stories. I feel it gives the reader multiple perspectives and gives you a chance to view the world through several more artists' different lenses. I do agree with some of the other reviews though that some of the art fits the story better than others and that perhaps the main plot should've been left out of these short stories though. At the same time, I feel that you could argue that the author and artists wanted there to be a sort of old-school RPG feel to how you discover tidbits about the characters through the short stories. Sort of like in games like Nier where some of the characters reveal more of their persona and past through the side-missions you take on. Of course, like those RPGs, it's not gonna be everyone's cup of tea so I respect that this doesn't cut it for some readers. For me though, I felt it worked well for the type of story the author was telling.
I don't mind that the format of the book is four (or five) chapters and then a collection of short stories. I feel it gives the reader multiple perspectives and gives you a chance to view the world through several more artists' different lenses. I do agree with some of the other reviews though that some of the art fits the story better than others and that perhaps the main plot should've been left out of these short stories though. At the same time, I feel that you could argue that the author and artists wanted there to be a sort of old-school RPG feel to how you discover tidbits about the characters through the short stories. Sort of like in games like Nier where some of the characters reveal more of their persona and past through the side-missions you take on. Of course, like those RPGs, it's not gonna be everyone's cup of tea so I respect that this doesn't cut it for some readers. For me though, I felt it worked well for the type of story the author was telling.
depleti's review
3.0
Another beautiful book, at least in terms of packaging. Sadly there were maybe only two artists in here who had styles I really liked. Others were too arty, some were too stiff, others not paneled well. I would probably enjoy these stories a lot more if a single person was tasked to draw them (Kyla Vanderklugt in particular). I understand that's not the point of the whole thing, and finding and highlighting different artists IS the point, and it is really nice that they do that, but some of the styles are just plain turn offs to me. Sometimes I can't recognize the characters from one artist to the next. Sometimes I like a design that one artist does, and it's not seen again. Sometimes an artist uses a font for word balloons, the next one uses a brush pen and I have to almost squint to read the dialogue. It's a book full of highs and lows.
I'm just glad Vanderklugt is a recurring artist. I'll probably continue to get these books just for her work.
I'm just glad Vanderklugt is a recurring artist. I'll probably continue to get these books just for her work.
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